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The two line equation are \"\".

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The line equation is in the form \"\" where m is the slope and b is the y - intercept of the equation of graph.

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Rewrite the equation \"\" in slope - intercept form by solving for y.

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Subtract 1 from each side.

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Multiply each side negative one.

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The equation \"\" is in the form \"\" where \"\".\"\"

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Rewrite the equation \"\" in slope - intercept form by solving for y.

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Add 4x from each side.

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Multiply each side negative one.

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The equation \"\" is in the form \"\" where \"\".

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The two lines \"\" have same slopes, so they are parallel.\"\"

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Yes, the two lines \"\" are parallel.